Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ House of Cards ❯ Waking Up ( Chapter 3 )

AN: Am I writing this too fast for reviews? Now I know why some people say they won't update until they get five reviews. I won't do that, because I think it is mean to my loyal follower...Oh well, this story is writing itself whether or not I get reviews, and it's silly to keep it on my computer without sharing it. So...here's the next bit.

Dagger5: Thank you for reviewing. You're the best! You already DID a nasty cliffhanger! I at least updated in the same day. Seriously, your review made my day. I needed to laugh, this story is draining! I think the correct way would be in the Manga, however, I can't seem to find it in the Manga, so I'm asking for preferences. As for buying Yugi...I want payment first, delivery after.

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Yami's awareness of their body began to grow. Someone must have placed the puzzle on Yugi again. He was not sure whether or not to be relieved as he felt the pain again.

*Aibou, I'm going to see where we are. I'm taking control of the body, I won't let anyone hurt you.* He kneeled next to his hikari and reached for him.

Yugi scooted back, but looked him in the eyes and nodded. *Ok Yami.*

Yami opened his eyes and squinted at the bright lights around him. He was aware of something in his throat, but he could not cough to get it out. He tried to speak, but something was in his mouth preventing him. His eyes started to focus, and he could make out Jounouchi's blond hair in a chair next to him.

"Hey, Yug. Nice ta see ya again. Nurse. Nurse, he's wakin' up."

Yami watched as a redheaded nurse came to Jounouchi's side. "Mr. Mouto, I'm going to get the doctor. Take it easy, and don't try to speak."

"Yami, I know it's you, I figured the puzzle would help," Jounouchi whispered and winked at him. He stood up and started towards the door. "Yug, Gramps is here too. He's pretty worried about you, so I'm gonna go get him. Don't go nowhere," he chuckled at his own joke.

Yami blinked in response. While he waited, he carefully assessed his injuries. His right arm was in a sling, and pain radiated from his shoulder. His right leg was elevated in some sort of hammock and was covered in white. His left foot was in a gray boot, and was propped on some pillows. He was also aware of pain in his chest and his bottom, although he couldn't see what was wrong.

"Yugi," Sugoroku looked down at him, tears in his eyes.

Yami tried to smile around the thing in his mouth, but found he could not. The older man patted his left hand, the only part of him that didn't seem to hurt.

A man appeared next to Yugi's grandfather, and introduced himself as Dr. Enoki. "Young man, you've been through the ringer. There's a tube in your throat helping you to breathe. I'm going to take it out if you think you can breathe on your own."

Yami nodded as best he could. He wanted that thing gone.

The doctor removed the tape keeping the respirator in place, and told him to relax and blow out on the count of three. Sugoroku just held his hand tighter.

"1...2...3..."

Yami blew as fire was pulled through his mouth and throat. He coughed as soon as it was out, but his chest protested, so he stopped, and forced himself to relax.

"Water?" he rasped, and the doctor shook his head.

"Not yet. Give your throat a chance to heal. You can have some water in a few hours. I can have the nurse wet your mouth though. That may help a little."

"Thank you," he wheezed out, wincing at the pain.

Dr. Enoki smiled, "You may want to stop speaking for bit. I like my patients to be in as little pan as possible."

Yami nodded.

"You need your rest, are you in any pain?"

Yami nodded again. He lifted his good arm to point, then noticing tubes going into the underside of his elbow, put it back down. "Chest, shoulder."

The doctor nodded and wrote something down. "I'll see what we can get you for that. You have a few broken ribs, one of which punctured your lung. That's why your chest hurts. Your shoulder was dislocated, but it should be all right in a day or two. Would you like me to take this gold piece off your chest? The weight is probably hurting it more."

Yami shook his head, "Comforting...home," he said trying to come up with a reasonable explanation.

The doctor nodded, "Alright then, I want you to take a nap." He turned to Yugi's grandfather, "I want you to go home and rest. I assure you, your grandson is fine. You'll be of better use to him if you are well rested yourself."

Unsure, he looked at Yami. "Go," Yami started, then thought better of it. Instead, he just nodded.

Sugoroku gently kissed him on the forehead, and left. Jounouchi came in behind him.

The doctor said the same thing to him, and Yami nodded again when Jounouchi glanced at him questioningly.

Yami closed his eyes, and let the battered body sleep as he went back to Yugi.

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Yugi watched everything that happened through Yami's eyes. He was grateful that the pain was spared as long as he remained in his soul room.

His grandfather had looked like he was about to cry. Yugi couldn't figure out why though. He was not worth it. He was just a piece of scum, not worth the time or the effort. Why was his grandfather even bothering? Yugi started rocking again.

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Yami looked at his young hikari. He had been quiet during the whole ordeal. *Aibou, please tell me what happened. I want to help you.*

Yugi shook his head. *Please, Yami. Just leave me alone. I just need some time.*

Yami nodded. *Ok Hikari, but don't think that I'm leaving you like this for long.*

Yugi had started his rocking again. Yami knew it was futile to try to speak to him now. He gathered a blanket from his soul room, and placed around the Yugi's shoulders, careful not to touch him. We will talk, Aibou.

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Ok, sorry this was so short, but this is a good stopping spot. Also, sorry if I get too technical. I've been around hospitals a lot, so I never know what is common knowledge and what isn't. R&R please. (Emphasis on the Review, I figure if you've gotten this far, you've been reading. (^_~). )

Also, do people want this to become Yaoi (Y/YY?) It isn't at this point in time, but I have ideas going that way...I won't if there is a large outcry not to.